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Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (8 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 352 to 354, inclusive, together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Dementia Strategy Implementation (8 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: The National Dementia Strategy will be reviewed in the first half of 2017. This review will examine progress to date and will consider how any issues arising should be addressed. A National Dementia Strategy Monitoring Group, chaired by the Department of Health and including representatives of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, clinicians, academics, the HSE's National Dementia Office,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (8 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Eligibility (8 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: The Home Help Services is provided on the bases of assessed need. The individual concerned should contact the Public Health Nurse at Fermoy Health Centre, Rathealy Road, Fermoy, phone (025)49779.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (8 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Bed Capacity (9 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: I apologise to Deputy Hildegarde Naughten on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris, who is unable to take this matter and thank her for raising the issue and for giving me an opportunity to address the House. The Department of Health has been overseeing a range of measures to reduce the pressure of overcrowding in our hospitals, including University Hospital Galway. A...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Bed Capacity (9 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: I agree with the Deputy that it is vitally important that all hospitals, not just University Hospital Galway, operate at the capacity required in their catchment areas. It is important that we do everything in our power to accommodate and keep people away from hospitals when possible. In the coming months, at this time of the year, there will be an increase in the number of beds needed....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (9 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS) is a system of financial support for those in need of long-term nursing home care. Participants contribute to the cost of their care according to their income and assets while the State pays the balance of the cost. The Scheme aims to ensure that long-term nursing home care is accessible and affordable for everyone and that people are cared for in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff (9 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Expenditure (9 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: The following table shows the projected current and capital expenditure for 2016 and 2017. Mental Health Year Current €m Capital €m Expenditure – projected 2017 2017 €851.3m €54.6m Expenditure estimated to end year 2016 2016 €826.6m* €15.3m Increase €24.7m €32.3m Percentage Increase 3% 215% * it should be noted that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (9 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: The allocation for Mental Health in 2017 will be €851.3 million, an increase of €24.7 million, or approximately 3%, over 2016. In addition, a further €50 million will be provided for the construction of the new national forensic mental health service in Portrane. I am initiating €35 million in new services in 2017 to further implement "A Vision For Change"....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (9 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: The allocation for Mental Health in 2017 will be €851.3 million, an increase of €24.7 million, or approximately 3%, over 2016. In addition, a further €50 million will be provided for the construction of the new national forensic mental health service in Portrane. I am initiating €35 million in new services in 2017. Key priorities to be addressed in the HSE's...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (9 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (9 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (Professional Home Care) Bill 2016: Second Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: Of course.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (Professional Home Care) Bill 2016: Second Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: I thank Senator Burke for highlighting this important issue. Nobody would question the work the Senator has done to date in this area. He has been working on the Bill for some time. Home care is an increasingly important part of the supports that we offer to older people, and will continue to increase in importance into the future. In that context, it behoves us to consider how home care...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (Professional Home Care) Bill 2016: Second Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: I have to leave, so I thought perhaps I could respond-----

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (Professional Home Care) Bill 2016: Second Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: I am not sure if I am allowed to respond.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (Professional Home Care) Bill 2016: Second Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: I can come back to the Deputy, though, on the final question.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIQA Remit (10 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: At present HIQA's remit does not extend to the regulation of residential centres catering for elderly members of religious orders. Under Section 2 of the Health (Nursing Homes) Act 1990, premises in which the majority of the persons being maintained are members of a religious order or priests of any religion are offered an exemption to registration. This is a matter that I will keep under review.